September 13, 2010
In Colossians 1:15-18 the bible speaks of who Jesus is. The image of the invisible God and the firstborn of all creation. Also, how all things were created by Him and for Him. Just knowing this should give us all such a feeling of awe and reverence for our Lord. Just knowing this and believingit, I would think, would give one a sense of responsibility to live a life sold out on doing things for Jesus.
It seems that knowing that fact and believing it would mean we should pay close attention to just what it is that Jesus would want us to do.How would he want us to live. Jesus is the perfect example. What didHe do? How did He live?
All through scripture it speaks of how we were created to worship the Lord, put Him first, depend on Him for everything. Jesus goes on to explain in the gospels how if we look after those who are in the most need and care for them it is as though we are caring for Him, the poor, the helpless. He commands us to love the Lord our God with all of our heart, body, soul and mind and to love our neighbor as ourselves. He says not to merely look afterour own interests but also the interest of others. He also says count others as better than yourselves.
To start our day in worshipand prayer would seem most pleasing to our Lord. Asking Him to use us as a vessel to be used by Him to love, nurture and encourage othersthat day before we even begin. To be mindful of His leading and guidance and be willing to put others before us as he leads, are all vital ways in pleasing, serving Him and putting Him first. It is always much more blessed to give than receive when we are doing it for our Lord.
Putting Him first,
Written by KCB
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